Oriental Rotary Club

Oriental Rotary Announces the

18th Annual Tarpon Tournament

July 30 – August 1, 2010

Whittaker Pointe Marina

Lat. 35deg 01′44.84″ N,

Lon. 76deg. 40′54.71″ W

5001 Maritime Drive

The Rotary Club of Oriental is pleased to announce that the winning team for Tarpon 09 was George Beckwith with crew Brian Herrington and Jim Copland.  This was Beckwith’s 4th win.  48 captains registered for the competition.  The tournament is a catch and release event with over $22,000 in cash & prizes for the winners.  The tournament benefits the Oriental Rotary Scholarship Fund, providing academic scholarships to worthy high school seniors and community college students from Pamlico County.

The 2010 Tarpon Festival Brochure is available for download.     Download the 2010 Tarpon Festival Brochure   It includes a Captain’s Entry form and an Observer’s Entry Form.

Schedule of Events:

Friday July 30, 2010

5:00-6:30pm    Check in
6:30pm                Captains & Observers Meeting
7:30pm                Social and “Early Bird Drawing”

Saturday July 31, 2010

6:00am                Pick up Scorecard & Observer
7:00am                Lines In the water
3:30pm                Lines Out of the water
4:00pm               Entertainment Starts
5:00pm               Check In
6:00pm               BBQ Dinner  $10 a plate

BBQ tickets are available at Village Hardware, Crokertown, & Nautical Wheelers or from any Oriental Rotarian.

4:00 to 6:00      Concert Bob Laverty Band.
6:00 to 8:00      Concert CK Full Circle

Sunday August 1, 2010

6:00am                 Pick up Scorecard & Observer
7:00am                 Lines In
2:00pm                 Lines Out
2:00pm                 “Burgers and Dogs”
2:00 to 4:00       Concert LeveLLand
3:30pm                 Check In
4:00pm                Awards / “No Joy” Drawings

About the Music:

Bob Laverty’s singing and playing is a mix of folk, country and even shanties.

CK Full Circle. Local favorites Keri Delisle (vocals) and Chris Daniels (guitar and vocals) of Oriental have released their first CD, “In the Corner” and have a second in the works

LeveLLand is an alternative country/acoustic group is quickly becoming a favorite in Pamlico County. LeveLLand features Tom “Mac” McWilliams on lead vocals and acoustic/electric guitar, Jennifer Pare on lead/harmony vocals and percussion, and Patrick Del Rio on mandolin, guitar, 5-string banjo, harmonica, saw and background harmony vocals. With influences ranging from alternative country to folk and bluegrass, the three members are able to offer a great mix. LeveLLand takes pride in performing live music that you don’t normally get a chance to hear, from the fast-paced to the high and lonesome with a flavor that reflects our Eastern Carolina surroundings and makes the experience fun.

Have Questions?  e-mail info@tarponfest.com

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